NHS expresses admiration for staff with goody bags, letters
Ty Prozorowski, News Editor
May 16, 2018
Filed under Local News, News, School News
National Honor Society (NHS) delivered goody bags and letters to teachers on May 8 to celebrate Teacher Appreciation Day. NHS sponsor Brian Fish said, "It began with an idea we had back at our April meeting, ways in which we could recognize our staff for their outstanding work here at Lafayette, so we i...
Library assistant Nancy Hendricks passes away
Ty Prozorowski, News Editor
May 3, 2018
Filed under Local News, News, School News
Nancy Hendricks, library assistant, passed away this morning, May 3. Principal Karen Calcaterra sent the following information out to the Lafayette community: It is with great sadness that I share the news that Mrs. Nancy Hendricks, library assistant, passed away this morning unexpectedly in her...
Walk Out of Darkness brings awareness to suicide prevention
Amisha Paul, Editor-in-Chief
April 10, 2018
Filed under Local News, News, School News, Top Stories, Video, Video
On Sunday, Apr. 8, Lancers Helping Lancers (LHL) hosted its first-ever Walk Out of Darkness on the Lafayette track. The 2-mile walk on the Lafayette track was held to raise money for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention and to bring awareness to suicide in high schools. “I’m involve...
Students compete in HOSA State Leadership Conference
Delaney Stulce, News/Features Editor
April 5, 2018
Filed under Local News, News, School News, Top Stories
On April 26-27, Lafayette students traveled to Rolla to compete in the annual HOSA State Leadership Conference. Out of the 57 students that participated, 13 students became State finalists. These students are: Clara Tarpey: 1st place in Veterinarian Science Malayka Walton: 2nd place in Med...
Gender Equality Club collects feminine goods for homeless women
Jasmin Kim, Ad Manager
April 2, 2018
Filed under Local News, News, School News, Top Stories
The Gender Equality Club promotes and supports equality between men and women. The club initiated several years ago when a student recognized a need for an open environment to talk about prevailing gender inequality issues in the community. Sponsor Indelicato-Faw said, "The idea was that [few students]...
Reddy places third in District speech and debate competiton
Gehrig Prozorowski, Features Editor
March 10, 2018
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Last weekend, senior Rithik Reddy competed in the Missouri State High School Activities Association (MSHSAA) District #4 State Qualifying Tournament and placed third to continue to State next month. The National Speech and Debate Association (NSDA) creates a topic for the competitions. Reddy s...
Music Department students receive Exemplary, Outstanding ratings at festivals
Ty Prozorowski, News Editor
March 10, 2018
Filed under Local News, News, School News, Top Stories
Lafayette students were awarded Exemplary and Outstanding ratings at the District Solo and Ensemble Festival and Missouri State Large Group Orchestra Festival. All events that received an Exemplary (1) rating in the District Solo and Ensemble Festival will advance to the State Solo and Ensemble Festival...
Sophomore creates Music for Joy club for music lovers
Chloe Baker, Assistant Web Editor
March 7, 2018
Filed under Local News, News, School News
For so many people, music can be a great way to destress and to reach out to others. This semester, sophomore Sara Parikh started the club Music for Joy, specifically designed for students to do just that. Music for Joy is a student lead club that uses musical talents to help and reach out to others...
Fischer to announce baby’s gender at March 2 improv show
Gehrig Prozorowski, Features Editor
March 2, 2018
Filed under Local News, News, School News, Top Stories
Undefined, Lafayette’s improv team, will perform its Boys vs. Girls show Friday, March 2 and will reveal the gender of theater teacher Natasha Fischer’s baby. Fischer said, “I wanted my students to do something to reveal the gender of my baby, so we came up with the theme.” ...
Rockwood releases nominees for 2018 ROSE Awards
Shelby Darnell, Reporter
February 26, 2018
Filed under Local News, News, School News, Top Stories
The nominees for the 2018 Rockwood Outstanding Service in Education (ROSE) Awards, a prestigious award dedicated to Rockwood community members, have been released After the ROSE Award nominees have been announced, teachers look back on their careers. There will only be 15 winners of the award out...
FBLA and Dress for Success Midwest coordinate professional clothing drive
Ty Prozorowski, News Editor
February 23, 2018
Filed under Local News, News, School News, Top Stories
Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) is partnering with Dress for Success Midwest to organize a professional clothing drive on Saturday, Feb. 24 from noon to 4 p.m. FBLA sponsor Matt Steffens said, "We chose to partner with Dress for Success Midwest because their mission is to provide business...
AFJROTC participates in H2O for Troops campaign
Delaney Stulce, News/Features Editor
February 5, 2018
Filed under Local News, National News, News, School News
As an effort to support our troops for Valentine's Day, Lambert International Airport hosts a campaign to collect packs of bottled water to donate to the USO. The USO is a non-profit organization that supplies entertainment and relaxation for the United States military troops while they are traveling. Aerospace...
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